There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Pismo Beach by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 18m$75–160Drive 218.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Pismo Beachcar 218.3 mi
3h 59m$40–58Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outletsbus
6h 25m$248–520
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Irvine and Pismo Beach is 252 miles. The road distance is 219.5 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Pismo Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Irvine to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Irvine to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Irvine to Pismo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Pismo Beach is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Irvine to Pismo Beach.
There are 217+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 6h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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